Journal

This gorgeous Wild Dunes Resort wedding in  Charleston, SC for Megan and Ian truly was one of the most spectacular days, but the end result was completely different than what these two first had in mind for their wedding. When I met with Megan and Ian for a glass of wine over two years ago […]

Kelly and Steven are part of the 2021 #rideodyecouple family that waited longer than most to finally make it to their Charleston wedding. Having to postpone their wedding date not once, but twice due to CoVid wasn’t an easy decision, but it made their day at Cannon Green even sweeter when it finally arrived. When I walked into Kelly’s getting ready Airbnb, […]

As a Charleston wedding photographer,  I have to admit that I see a lot of really beautiful big gatherings, but lately there’s been a very special place in my heart for intimate elopements and gatherings.  And that’s exactly what Hannah and Matthew’s day was. A small gathering of just their nearest and dearest on the […]

Last week we talked about the fact that having a Welcome or Experience Guide is the number one way to prep your clients in order to not only get better results, but also happier clients.    Because how you make them feel is exactly how they’re going  to feel about their images. So if they’re […]

Recently I filled you in on what your Client Experience truly begins as a photographer. Truly, at the heart of my business has always been people first, and today, I want to uncover the #1 Thing You Can Start Doing to Build a Better Client Experience. And it may be easier than you think!  If […]

We’ve been talking a lot about why client experience matters as a photographer on the blog recently. If you’ve read the posts, you know that I truly believe in the idea that how you treat your people will lead you to success. Today, I want to dive into exactly when your client experience begins. You […]

I know I talk a lot about client experience but it’s because I truly believe it matters. I’ve built my business by forming long lasting relationships with my Ryde or Dye clients because I make their client experience the heart of my business. Today, I wanted to share WHY I believe so strongly that client […]

After years as a wedding and portrait photographer here in Charleston, I’ve come to realize that my business motto is what truly drives me each day. I’ve learned that putting people first will lead to success, every single time, no matter what your vision of success is. So, today, I wanted to share how exactly […]

One of the hardest parts about building a business is being able to demonstrate what you do and what you provide to your clients without feeling like you’re “salesy” or bragging. Seriously, I get it. That’s why reviews are SO important. These little snippets from your Ride or Dye clients are the best way to […]

Asking for reviews from our clients can be scary, right? What if they say something bad? Or they don’t say enough? Here’s the thing about gathering these testimonials: we have the power to help our clients build a powerful statement. Most of us just don’t realize that! We, the photographers, have a better way to […]